Part 3 of the coronation schedule: -
https://coronationofnicholasii.wordpress.com/2016/07/19/coronation-schedule-pt-3/This entry brings the schedule as far as the coronation day itself, and beyond. By now, you might be feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of ceremonies dinners, guests and events. So imagine how it felt to be there, changing your clothes every few hours and constantly subject to the attentions of hairdressers (men could not escape; some of the pages left very amusing memories of their ordeals with the tongs).
To make matters worse, it was extremely hot by the day of the coronation, and it's hard to estimate who was more uncomfortable - those crammed into the Cathedral, or those standing in the sun outside waiting to watch the entourage pass.
Three days later, we have an event that proved to be one of the most enjoyable to write about: the grand coronation gala. Picture the squirming embarrassment of the young Emperor, who had to witness his former mistress dance a solo part right under the eyes of his wife, while the audience tittered knowledgeably behind their fans. And through fear of his Uncle Vladimir, even the Tsar of All the Russias was powerless to stop this happening.